A Family Affair

This one will be a venting session, so here we go! The life of a football player involves so much and it takes so much out of you. When people ask me what it's like to be with someone in the NFL my first response is always "it's fun, but it's stressful too!" The emotional rollercoasters that Mister and I have been on have definitely made our relationship stronger. But what I find most interesting is the reactions that we get from people. Some people find it interesting while others think that you (the woman) do not have any goals and ambition.

I'm sure that the plight of a NFL wife is much like any other wife; and I applaud any woman doing her thing and keeping her house/family together. I'm always asking my mom what the difference is between my stress and everybody else's stress. I hate the fact that most people think that because your husband plays football all you want in life is to get your nails done and carry Gucci purses. There are so many ambitious women who are married to athletes, but I think that this stereotype prevails. I know for me, Mister's schedule is so hectic that it takes all that I have to go to work, keep our house clean, eat, workout, and sleep. Let's not even get into how I'm suppose to be supportive of him and go games and even some practices! I do what I think is best for my relationship and my household.

For Mister and I our faith is what holds things together and keeps a balance in our lives. But our families play a major factor as well. They are our support, our encourgement, our backbone! For instance the day Mister moved into the hotel for camp my little godbrothers left a message on our answering machine wishing him good luck. Those are the types of things that keep us going, because for him the game is rough, tough, and physical and for everybody else it's entertainment. For me the games are fun until somebody gets hurt (especially Mister)!

This weekend Mister plays in Dallas and there is a group of 14 of us going to the game. I am so happy, because I don't have to carry the stess of game day all by myself. The anticipation of the game, Mister's nerves, and the atmosphere all wear me out. My mommie and the rest of my family is going to be there, and I can relax because they will have my back! This NFL thing is a family affair, there is no way that I could do this all by myself. I cheer and I scream, but every time he takes the field his health, his life, and his career are on the line and I never forget that.